Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he'd talked with his nation's leaders about Canada-U.S. trade issues – including the Trump administration decision to slap tariffs on imports of Canadian softwood lumber – amid worries about a trade war.

"The Prime Minister and Premiers agreed to continue to vigorously defend the interests of the Canadian softwood lumber industry across the country, including through litigation, and agreed that a negotiated settlement is in the best interest of both Canada and the United States," a statement from Trudeau said.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he'd talked with his nation's leaders about Canada-U.S. trade issues – including the Trump administration decision to slap tariffs on imports of Canadian softwood lumber – amid worries about a trade war.